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The Texas Poison Center Network is made up of six regional Poison Centers and each one has a full-time education program dedicated to reducing the incidence of unintentional poisonings and to increase awareness of the Poison Center's services.

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A venomous animal is one that produces a poison (venom) to attack its prey or defend itself. Some animal’s venom is more toxic than others. People, who have an encounter with these animals, have varied reactions to their venom.
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